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Playak Weekly Digest - week 13, 2024
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 13, 2024.
International Rivers Campaigners Call on Development Banks to Reject Controversial Rogun Mega Dam in Tajikistan
International Rivers - Today on the 27th International Day of Action for Rivers, international and local civil society organizations (CSOs) share the appeal they sent to the World Bank and 15 other financiers – members of the Rogun Coordination Group.
ICF A Female Coach’s Journey to the Top: Nathalie Siegrist
ICF - A stone’s throw from the headquarters of the International Canoe Federation is Kayak Club Lausanne.
International Rivers International Climate Justice and Human Rights Organizations Call on ADB President to Raise Alarms About Vietnam’s Commitment to a Just Energy Transition During Upcoming Visit
International Rivers - While Asian Development Bank (ADB) President, Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa, visits Vietnam next week from March 11-15, we urge him to sound the alarm on the country’s lack of genuine commitment to its Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and other climate finance projects while its climate leaders are in jail. The visit will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of credit relations between the ADB and Vietnam, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.
Trash Paddler Lighter All Around
Trash Paddler - Spent this past week getting re-acquainted with my composite kayak which is 15 pounds lighter than my rotomolded kayak. Made the switch a little earlier than usual as these days I feel each and every pound. 
ICF Pan American Canoe Slalom Quotas Decided for Olympics
ICF - Mexico’s Sofia Reinoso has given herself the chance of competing at a second Olympics, while Canada picked up two Paris 2024 quotas and Brazil secured the men’s K1 Games spot at the Pan American Canoe Slalom qualifiers in Rio de Janeiro.
International Rafting Federation Gállegos River This May for GTE Instructor Update / Renewal
International Rafting Federation - IRF Guide Training & Education Instructor Update / Renewal on the Gállegos river in Spain. Hosted by UR Pirineos, and delivered by IRF Vice President (Guide Training & Education) Gáspár Göncz, this workshop is for all current Instructors looking to refresh their skills or certificate.
American Rivers What the FY2024 Appropriations Bills Mean for Rivers
American Rivers - President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies including EPA, NPS, NOAA, and DOI.
International Rivers Women and Rivers Learning Paper: Lessons From Co-Creation of a Platform for Women in Water Governance in the Mekong Region
International Rivers - All over the world, women play a critical role in providing, managing and safeguarding water resources. Yet too often, governments ignore women’s lives and perspectives when making decisions about water. Years of experience have shown us that dams and other water infrastructure impact communities in gendered ways.
ICF Thrilling International Events Feature in 2024 Wildwater Canoeing Calendar
ICF - National teams from around the world are starting to ramp up their preparations for the new Wildwater Canoeing season.
Trash Paddler Last Standard Time Paddle
Trash Paddler - Got out only once this past week a mid-day paddle on the Nashua River from Petapawag in Groton, MA. Heading downriver I passed by an eagle nest at an ideal location. 
Traversing Book Review: Cook It Wild by Chris Nuttall-Smith
Traversing - Within this hardcover book by Chris Nuttall-Smith (celebrated journalist, food writer, and critic, as well as a Top Chef Canada resident judge) is a whole smorgasbord of inspiration for your next adventure! You’ll be guided through every step of the way on your camping trip meal plan from gear selection, shopping, packing, cooking to final clean up.
Paddling Life How to Roll a Sea Kayak (Works for Whitewater, Too)
Paddling Life - A bilge pump and paddle float are nice insurance policies for crossing bays or hopping islands, but an even better one is a bombproof roll. Add this ancient art to your quiver and your confidence will open up as much as your horizons.
Angling International In-Person China Fish ‘Ticks All the Boxes’ for Award-Winning Exhibitors
Angling International - Buyers returned to China Fish in force following its much-awaited return to the fishing trade show circuit last month.
TotalSUP Campbell Carter – From North Carolina to Infinity and Beyond!
TotalSUP - The 2024 Infinity Speedfreak squad has been boosted with several new singings for 2024 including a young, ambitious racer from North America, Campbell Carter. If you do not recognise his name then Chris from TotalSUP can help you get to know this future SUP star.
Mark Tozer EMS Particular Patient Presentations - Graves' Disease
Mark Tozer - EMS providers should have an understanding of Graves' Disease and its potential implications for prehospital care. 
Athletes with top online media coverage in March
1. Eric Jackson
2. Dane Jackson
3. Kai Lenny
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